- Fri Feb 1 2008 Q&A: Microsoft's Johnson on the Yahoo bid
Division head Kevin Johnson talks up the bid, but offers few specifics on key topics, such as cultural differences, brands, and what it will do if Yahoo gets stubborn.
- Fri Feb 22 2008 More Yahoo shareholders sue over Microsoft bid
Two Detroit-area funds are the latest shareholders trying to get Yahoo to the table. Meanwhile, Windows Live boss Kevin Johnson pens a memo to Microsoft employees, though its purpose seems just as much an attempt to reassure Yahoo workers.
- Tue Mar 25 2003 Microsoft names new sales chief
The software giant taps 11-year company veteran Kevin Johnson to head up its worldwide sales organization.
- Mon May 8 2006 Symantec eyes ID management
CEO John Thompson also lists encryption and services for backups, archiving and e-mail as possible new markets.
- Mon May 8 2006 Symantec: Our security savvy will beat Microsoft
Innovation is the key, says CEO John Thompson, adding: "We know more about security than they ever will."
- Tue Feb 13 2007 Symantec CEO says no Vista for me
Symantec CEO John Thompson takes a dim view of Microsoft's new operating system--and that's just for starters.
- Wed Feb 1 2006 Symantec taps ex-Oracle exec for CIO post
Symantec has appointed David Thompson, a former Oracle executive, to the post of chief information officer.
- Thu May 18 2006 Beware the Microsoft 'monoculture'
Symantec CEO John Thompson discusses Microsoft's entry into the security space, the Veritas merger and Symantec's future.
- Sun Aug 19 2007 The only thing Microsoft has to fear is the future
Microsoft names open source as one of its top three threats. If only it faced lesser threats....
- Tue Mar 12 2002 Cybersecurity's changing face
Symantec CEO John Thompson says the rapid evolution of cyberattacks is forcing a new calculus of considerations among customers as well as software security providers.




